The Source of Mercury
This place has had the presence of a source for centuries, the origin of a very close relationship with the source traveling installed there first source of water received Canos de Carmona. was a mere functional source was eliminated in 1576 due to deterioration. Instead they created a beautiful ornamental fountain topped by a bronze sculpture representing Mercury.
Due to the lateness of this water supply source, a crowd broke down in protest. occasion of that destruction was commissioned a new bronze figure, who capped the power restored in 1717. And he stayed there until it was dismantled in 1833. While the source disappeared, the figure ended up in different places, spending much time in a pool located on the Paseo de las Delicias.
to replace in 1850 placed a new fountain in the center of the square, topped by the figure of a duck, known since then as the battery of the duck. Over time the location became a problem as difficult to hold large events in the city, being carried to the place where now stands the Bank of Spain.
Before long, since a few years later was dismantled and taken to the Alameda de Hercules
. There
was very well received, being known in the Alameda area that was ranked as the Plaza de la Pila
duck
. In addition there were many who called for his return after he left the place. duck
There
was installed the following year in its current location, the Plaza of San Leandro.
are typical in this place against the background of your images both famous and pig laurel as the Convent of San Leandro.
We can admire, if not vandalize, how the duck is gushing water falls cup cup through the pipes with the masks. Battery While the duck and the bronze Mercury traveling through the city, the Plaza de San Francisco was without power.
This situation changed in 1974 when he placed a source of new construction, existing sources of mercury. top it off, to close the whole story, brought the Mercury traveler, there is presiding over the square.
This situation changed in 1974 when he placed a source of new construction, existing sources of mercury. top it off, to close the whole story, brought the Mercury traveler, there is presiding over the square.
As a last detail comment that the battery was a fake duck tour in 1985 and who was present on the cover of the April Fair that year.
In October of that year opened
Placentines On the street we see a beautiful plate where a book tells the story of his name.